Residential care for older people

If living in your own home becomes too difficult for you, or if the person who normally cares for you is unable to do so, you may decide that moving into a care home would be best for you. You may be considering moving into a care home permanently, or you may just need short term or respite care whilst the person who normally looks after you has a break.

Intermediate or Rehabilitation care is available if you are recovering from illness or surgery following a stay in hospital.

Short term (transitional) care is also provided if you need permanent residential care, but are waiting for a vacancy in the home you have chosen.

Care homes provide different levels of care, depending on your needs:

Residential care is for people who need help with personal care, such as washing, dressing and using the toilet.
Nursing care is provided for people who need regular nursing care by a registered nurse.

Care home staff are there to help you day and night, all your meals are provided, and you will have other people for company.

All care homes must be registered and inspected by the Commission for Social Care Inspection.

If your needs assessment shows that you are eligible for Council Social Care Services and that residential care is required, your social worker will help you to find the best home for you.

Eligibility
Care home placements are arranged following a Needs Assessment. Because we have to make sure that we provide services fairly and to those most in need, we use eligibility criteria to help us make decisions about who we can provide services to.

If your Needs Assessment shows that you are eligible for Council Social Care services, we will carry out a Financial Assessment to determine how much you may need to pay for your placement. Full details can be found in our Charging Policy for Residential and Nursing Home Care.

Required Customer Information
Date of birth, proof of address and identification documents are required prior to needs assessment.

Service Level Agreement and Turnaround
The Older People’s Assessment and Care Management Team will contact you within 48 hours of referral. Following a Needs Assessment and if Residential Care is required, we aim is to find a suitable placement within 28 days of assessment.

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Frequently asked questions

Enfield Council manages three residential care homes.

Reardon Court
Cosgrove Close
London
N21 3BH
020 8447 9980

Coppice Wood Lodge
10 Grove Road
London
N11 1LH
Tel: 020 8361 0800

Bridge House
1 Forty Hill
Enfield
EN2 9HT
Tel: 020 8363 0045

Telephone:
020 8379 1000

Opening Hours:
Residential Care Homes are staffed 24 hours a day. It is helpful if enquiries are made between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm.

Useful Links

Commission for Social Care Inspection

Older People’s Essential Guide.

Intermediate and Rehabilitation Care

Help Leaving Hospital